plural barra also barras
: barramundi sense 1
Many of [the rivers] are full of barra, a favorite game fish, whose firm white flesh is reminiscent of fresh water bass.—
Malabar Hornblower, New York Times, 9 Feb. 1997
Malabar Hornblower, New York Times, 9 Feb. 1997Boats anchor around the bridge pylons day and night, depending on the tides, and some quality barra have been caught.—Harry Bligh, Sunday Mail (Queensland, Australia), 24 Feb. 2013
Harry Bligh, Sunday Mail (Queensland, Australia), 24 Feb. 2013Dictionary Entries Near barra
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“Barra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barra. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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